SAS Programming Foundations for Data Analysis

Learn to write SAS programs to access, explore, and prepare data for analysis and data science workflows without any prior programming experience.

4.8 (3,181) ⏱ 1h 35m 📚 12 lessons 🎧 Audio version

About this course

Data is the backbone of modern decision-making, but raw data is rarely ready for analysis. SAS is a trusted global standard for data management, and learning how to program with it opens doors to powerful data science and analytics workflows. This text-based course guides you from absolute beginner to confidently writing your own SAS programs. You will learn how to read different data sources, clean and restructure datasets, and generate clear summary reports. What you'll learn: - Understand foundational SAS syntax, rules, and the structure of DATA and PROC steps. - Access and import data from various formats, including Excel spreadsheets, text files, and modern structured data. - Explore and validate datasets to identify missing values, duplicates, and data quality issues. - Prepare and transform data by filtering rows, selecting columns, and creating new variables. - Analyze data using basic statistical procedures and generate clear, readable reports. - Apply clean coding practices and debugging techniques to troubleshoot program errors. You will start with core terminology and syntax rules before moving step-by-step through importing, cleaning, and analyzing real-world data scenarios. This course is designed entirely for beginners, and no prior programming or data analysis experience is required. Start reading today to build a strong foundation in SAS programming and take control of your data.

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Reviews (12)

Ricardo Guzmán PA
★ 4 · 2026-02-09T07:15:08+00:00

Pretty good introduction. The examples were helpful, but I wish there was a bit more practice material. Solid value for the cost.

Зауреш Каримова KZ
★ 4 · 2025-11-24T15:20:08+00:00

A good introduction. The structure was mostly clear, but I wish there were a few more real-world examples. Still, learned a lot.

أحمد بن خالد SA Verified learner
★ 4 · 2025-09-21T12:19:08+00:00

It's a good course if you have some prior knowledge. For absolute beginners, some concepts might be a bit challenging. The structure is logical, though.

Carla Jansen NL
★ 4 · 2025-09-13T09:08:08+00:00

Thoroughly enjoyed this course. The way the information was presented was excellent, and the practical applications were highlighted effectively. Great job!

山崎 悠斗 JP Verified learner
★ 4 · 2025-08-26T02:41:08+00:00

So well-structured and easy to follow. I especially appreciated the real-world examples.

Ethan Lee AU Verified learner
★ 5 · 2025-08-17T04:57:08+00:00

Decent introduction. The structure was logical, but I wish there had been more hands-on practice beyond the basic examples.

Emma Ferri IT Verified learner
★ 5 · 2025-08-10T02:48:08+00:00

Wow, this was exactly what I needed. The pace was perfect and the examples really helped solidify the concepts. So glad I took this.

Tshidi Moletsane ZA
★ 4 · 2025-06-18T04:32:08+00:00

So glad I took this. It provided a solid foundation and the practical applications discussed are immediately useful. Great value.

Santiago Flores AR Verified learner
★ 5 · 2025-05-13T05:17:08+00:00

Seriously impressed! The real-world examples made everything so clear. Definitely a valuable addition to my skillset.

Santiago Pérez PA Verified learner
★ 4 · 2025-05-06T06:48:08+00:00

This was a good introduction. The structure is logical, and it covers the basics effectively. Might be too introductory for advanced learners.

Hoàng Văn Đức VN
★ 5 · 2025-03-30T01:17:08+00:00

What a great learning experience! The flow of information was excellent, and the practical exercises were key. Very happy with this.

Bode Lawson NG Verified learner
★ 3 · 2025-02-19T00:18:08+00:00

Hmm, I'm not sure this is for absolute beginners. It assumes a bit of prior knowledge that wasn't explicitly taught. Some examples were confusing.

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